Mission

The mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the
campus educational program and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills
Program was created to support the student-athlete development initiatives of NCAA member institutions and to enhance the quality of the
student-athlete experience within the context of higher education. CSUB is collaborating with the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program to
provide additional resources and support services to student-athletes. The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was established to help
student-athletes establish lifelong skills that will promote success while completing their educational program and life after
education. It provides student-athletes with the opportunity to be involved in multiple areas on campus and focuses on five areas
including Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Personal Development, Career Development, and Community Service.

In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:

Promote student-athletes' ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal and community responsibilities.